Thankful for Paved Roads

Growing up on a farm in Marshall County, Iowa, I experienced the improvements in infrastructure first hand. During my elementary years the county began the job of constructing a paved road near us. Believe it or not, all our roads began with this process.

The paved highways we now take for granted looked like this photo of a gravel road in the beginning. Unfortunately for those who live and travel this road, in rural Iowa, it still looks like this during the rainy season. 

Jesus established a straight and narrow path for us to follow. We don't have to walk through the muddy muck anymore. Once we accept Jesus as our Savior the way is guarded and smooth.

"He holds victory in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless, for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones. Then you will understand what is right and just and fair--every good path," (Proverbs 2:8-9 NIV). 

Thank You, Jesus, for making a Way for us to follow. You endured the cross so our sins could be forgiven. You alone made the path for our salvation that leads us to Glory-land. Thank You for coming to earth as a tiny human baby who changed the world. We honor and praise You. In Your precious name we pray, Amen.